The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center (WTDHC) invites the public to join in celebrating the legacy of one of West Tennessee’s most influential blues musicians at the Sleepy John’s Country Blues Birthday Jam. The event will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center, located at 121 Sunny Hill Cove in Brownsville. West TN Bluesman Elam McKnight will walk guests through the structure of a Blues tune and share tips for creating your unique compositions
Come out and beat the winter blues by celebrating the birthday of Brownsville Bluesman Sleepy John Estes with birthday cake and more. The Birthday Jam features live music performances, with a variety of regional blues musicians paying tribute to Sleepy John’s contributions to the genre. Bring your instruments, your voice or just your love for the Blues.
Admission to the event is FREE, and all ages are welcome. With a short drive to downtown, take advantage of the local restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. The WTDHC encourages attendees to bring their family, friends, and a love for great blues music.
For more information about the Sleepy John’s Country Blues Birthday Jam or to learn more about the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center’s upcoming events, visit westtnheritage.com/events.
About the West Tennessee Heritage Center
The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center offers a refreshing Southern experience showcasing the history and culture of rural West Tennessee. Inside, visitors can learn about the history of cotton, explore the scenic and “wild” Hatchie River and get to know the legendary musicians who call West Tennessee home. Also, located on the grounds is the Flagg Grove School, the childhood school of Tina Turner and now, home to the world renowned Tina Turner Museum, and the last house of Blues pioneer Sleepy John Estes. The West Tennesse Delta Heritage Center is located along the Americana Music Triangle, the world’s #1 music destination – a preservation project along a 1,500-mile stretch of highway that birthed nine uniquely American genres of music.
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